Bennett Root, Jr.

Ben was introduced to serious photography by an old pro who specialized in classic B&W images. He’s also been fortunate to be able to travel most of his adult life and has enjoyed reading about travelers’ experiences for as long as he can remember. His writing style is a bit more introspective than many travel journalists and he doesn’t hesitate to impose his musings on the reader. Ben absolutely loves the opportunity to put thoughts and visions together in a piece that inspires.
Mosaic from locals & travelers
Spring 2016: Puerto Vallarta Issue
Bennett Root, Jr.

Puerto Vallarta’s Art: Sophisticated, Spiritual and Playful

We came to Puerto Vallarta to relax, and relax we did. A couple of lazy days dipping feet into the gentle waves of the Bay of Banderas, soaking up the warm afternoon sun at our beachfront resort, and wondering at a star filled sky after a late night garden stroll soothed our tattered nerves.

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Pacific Rim
Bennett Root, Jr.

Taiwan’s Temples and Its Pantheon

  [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is no shortage of gods, or temples, idols and icons in Taiwan. As in many other destinations in Asia, the Taiwanese pantheon is wide and deep. But unlike some other parts of Asia, the temples here have a daily vibrancy. The rich culture and history of the Taiwanese

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coffee products from Hacienda Buena Vista in Puerto Rico
Eco Travel
Bennett Root, Jr.

Taking an Eco-Detour for a Cup of Prized Puerto Rican Coffee

The Hacienda Buena Vista Plantation in Puerto Rico offers eco-tourists the opportunity to experience the prized Puerto Rican coffee. [dropcap]F[/dropcap]rom that Eureka! Moment in the middle ages when an Ethiopian goat herder discovered what his goats already knew—a little coffee was a great way to start the day—human beings have

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Louisiana Special
Bennett Root, Jr.

The Other Easy: North Louisiana’s Art Community

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e’d heard about the cultural delights of Northern Louisiana—engaging art, accessible artistic communities, great food and elemental American music–but we’d never taken time to visit. So when New Orleans’ restaurants and hotel rooms were jammed and priced beyond our means during the first few days of our scheduled vacation, we

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Explore & Discover
Bennett Root, Jr.

Green Mountain Getaway

For far too long, our days had seemed a cacophony of annoying calls, urgent messages and tedious meetings, punctuated with traffic jams and late-night fast food.  It was clearly time—past time—to turn out the office lights and get away from the rhythms of big city living. We called an old

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